How Do You Spell ACICLE?

Pronunciation: [ɐsˈɪkə͡l] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "icicle" may seem straightforward, but it can be confusing due to its pronunciation. The IPA phonetic transcription for icicle is /ˈaɪsɪk(ə)l/. The "i" in the first syllable is pronounced as "eye," while the "ic" is pronounced like "ick." The second syllable is pronounced as "sickle" without the "s," making the short "i" sound. So, even though it looks like it should be spelled "acicle," it's actually spelled "icicle."

Common Misspellings for ACICLE

• acicul
• acicule
• asicle
• acicel
• asicl
• ACICl
• ackele
• acikle
• aciclle
• acicull
• asikle
• asiclle
• asicule

Etymology of ACICLE

The word "icicle" originated from the Old English word "gicel", which was derived from the Old Norse word "íss", meaning "ice". Over time, the "g" sound in the Old English word transformed into "i", resulting in the word "icel". Later, it evolved further into "icicle" due to sound shifts in Middle English.